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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 289.56 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 289.56 and 160.88 is: 221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 289.56 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/289.56 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 289.56 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 46,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584.41/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.75

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